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CP56 LRE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 LRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,971 miles

Nearside sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,061 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,081 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy weak & supporting brkt corroded off exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy weak & supporting brkt corroded off exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,691 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,527 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,681 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CP56 LRE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP56 LRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP56 LRE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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